the eldest

noun

—used in comparing the ages of people who are members of the same family

He's the eldest of her three brothers.

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Itzkowitz is the eldest son of Albert Itzkowitz, who was brutally murdered in broad daylight at Kissena Park in Queens on the afternoon of May 18. — Simcha Itzkowitz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

Garver appeared as the eldest sibling, Cissy, alongside Johnny Whitaker as Jody and Anissa Jones as Buffy, with the cast helping turn the family sitcom into a television favorite. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Annable played Lee Dutton, the eldest of John Dutton’s (Kevin Costner) kids on Yellowstone, which aired for six seasons, from 2018 to 2024. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

Savvy, polished, and highly educated, Anaya is the eldest Clarke sibling and the mayor of Trinity City. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026